Senior Contracts Strategist (Remote)

ERG; Fairfax (VA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

ERG is seeking a Senior Contract Administrator to lead the full lifecycle of contracts—from proposal development through closeout. You will advise clients and internal stakeholders to ensure compliance, manage risk, and drive successful contract execution.

This senior position requires mentoring junior staff and guiding the Contracts Department in a fast-paced environment. Join ERG to contribute to high-quality outcomes, strengthen client partnerships, and support flexible work arrangements,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 12+ years of contract administration experience; federal/state/local contracts; prime contractor experience preferred.
• Experience with GSA MAS, EPA, and/or DoD contracting; other federal agencies welcome.
• Expertise in proposal pricing, contract negotiation, and problem solving.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, andAdobe.
• Solid understanding of FAR and contract types (CPFF, T&M, FFP).
• Deltek Costpoint ERP experience a plus.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and proactive problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Administer contracts across the full lifecycle: proposal, negotiation, administration, closeout.
• Collaborate with clients and cross-functional teams to deliver contract support.
• Advise senior management on risk, compliance, and strategy.
• Drive compliant, competitive proposals with technical and business leads.
• Develop and improve contract department policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Support training and development within the Contracts Department.
• Prepare, analyze, and negotiate cost and pricing proposals, including profitability analyses and risk assessments.
• Implement and uphold procurement policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Mentor junior contract professionals and guide best practices.
• Support contract closeout activities, ensuring accuracy and timely resolution.

Skills

Contract administration

Proposal pricing

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Adobe

Job description

ERG is seeking a Senior Contract Administrator to lead the full lifecycle of contracts—from proposal development through closeout. You will advise clients and internal stakeholders to ensure compliance, manage risk, and drive successful contract execution.

This senior position requires mentoring junior staff and guiding the Contracts Department in a fast-paced environment. Join ERG to contribute to high-quality outcomes, strengthen client partnerships, and support flexible work arrangements,